Schloss Leesdorf

Schloss Leesdorf is a fortified residence in Baden surrounded by walls and accessed over a stone bridge that crosses a water-filled moat. The grounds sit between two waterways and the entire complex is protected as a heritage monument today.

The site was first recorded in 1114 as a medieval water fortress, and later transformed into a Baroque-style castle in the early 1700s. This conversion from a functional defense structure to a residential palace marked a major shift in its purpose and appearance.

The painting school that moved into this residence in 1948 turned it into a place where traditional craft techniques are taught and practiced. You can sense this educational purpose today through the creative activity that fills the grounds and connects the historic building to its living role in the community.

The castle operates as a technical school today and parking is available along the main street nearby. Since the site functions as an active school, it is best to inquire in advance about visiting possibilities and access to the grounds.

The grounds surrounding the castle were designated as a protected natural monument, preserving rare plants and wildlife alongside the historic building. This blend of heritage architecture and nature conservation makes it a distinctive place in Baden.